Refuelling - BMW 2007X5 3.0si Owner's Handbook Manual

Refuelling

Fuel filler flap
Opening
1. Open the fuel filler flap. To do this, briefly
press its rear edge.
2. Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise.
3. Place the tank cap in the holder on the flap.
Fastening
Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until it is
clearly heard to click into place.
Do not crush the strap attached to the
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cap. A message
loose or missing.<
Manual release
In the event of an electrical fault, you can
release the fuel filler flap manually.
1. Open the right-hand side trim in the load
area.
2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
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will appear if the cap is
Note when refuelling
When handling fuel, comply with
the safety regulations displayed by
garages and filling stations.<
When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into
the filler neck. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle dur-
ing refuelling, otherwise
> The supply of fuel will be cut off prematurely
>
Fuel vapour and fumes will be fed back less
effectively
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts
out for the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
> X5 3.0si, 3.0d:
Approx. 85 litres, approx. 18.7 gal, including
a reserve of approx. 8 litres, approx. 1.8 gal.
> X5 4.8i:
Approx. 85 litres, approx. 18.7 gal, including
a reserve of approx. 10 litres, approx.
2.2 gal.
If the range is below 50 km, approx.
30 miles, refuel the car, otherwise the
engine's functions are not assured and damage
may occur.<